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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.99, 62,089.42 and 24,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.99, 62,089.42 and 24,849.38 is: 34,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.99 : 62,089.42 = 24,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.99/62,089.42 = 24,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.99x = 62,089.42 × 24,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.99x = 1,542,883,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,883,591.56/44,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,292.41

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